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Ministry of Defence
GENTLEMAN CADET FROM BHUTAN AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS MOTIVATIONAL TROPHY AT THE INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
In an immaculately conducted award ceremony at the Indian Military Academy , Dehradun on 09 June 2021, Junior Under Officer  Kinley Norbu, a Foreign Gentlemen Cadet  from the Kingdom of Bhutan was awarded the prestigious motivational trophy for his excellent all round performance during his training at the Academy. The FGC was adjudged to receive the prestigious motivational trophy since he had won the Best in Physical Training, Best in Turn out and the Best in Drill awards among the GCs who have successfully completed their training. JUO Kinley Norbu is getting commissioned into the Royal Bhutan Army and is part of 84 FGCs from nine foreign countries who are due to passout after completion of pre-commission training at the IMA on 12 June 2021.
A special award of recognition was also presented to FGC Ehsanullah Saadat, from Afghanistan, on being adjudged for best in service subjects, outdoor exercises and book review amongst FGCs.
The IMA commands great respect across the world armies for its exacting training standards. Every fourth GC in the Academy is from a foreign army. The awards reflects the pride which IMA takes in its assessment and award policy for excelling Gentlemen Cadets  of passing out course, irrespective of their nationalities. These inspire the GCs to compete and inculcate a spirit of winning.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to the Indian contingent at the start of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to the Indian contingent at the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Best wishes to the Indian contingent at the start of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham. I am confident our athletes will give their best and keep inspiring the people of India through their stupendous sporting performances."
Ministry of Culture
National Museum is hosting a unique exhibition on India’s ancient food history “Historical Gastronomica - The Indus Dining Experience” from 19th to 25thFebruary at New Delhi
The National Museum, New Delhi is hosting a unique exhibition on India’s ancient food history “Historical Gastronomica - The Indus Dining Experience” from 19th to 25thFebruary that goes back to more than 5000 years ago.
The National Museum houses an impressive collection of Indus valley Civilization artefacts. The Indus Valley Civilization gallery has one of the world’s most significant collections of this glorious Indian civilization. This thematic gallery also displays the famous Bronze Dancing Girl, which was excavated from Mohenjodaro, a Harappan site.
‘Indus Dining Experience’ - curated jointly by the National Museum and One Station Million Stories  - is based on archaeological research, museum artefacts and their characteristics.
The exhibition in the National Museum features  an illustrative story of man’s food history since his evolution and continues to conclude at the Indus-Saraswati Civilization,  Gallery Walk: Use of Harrapan pottery and artefacts,  Food Tasting: finger-food samplers and dinners. A model of a Late Harappan Kitchen and other specially designed exhibits -- recreated by OSMS take viewers back to the Harappan Era.
The exhibition demonstrates how the first humans evolved due to food habits, learnt to distinguish edible from non-edible substance, food processing techniques and related architecture of the Harappans. It shows how Climate Change defined and continues to define Food Security. The exhibition will resonate with anyone working towards the future of food.
Genomic data from diverse present-day South Asians reveal that there is a continuity in our ancestral lineage linking us to the Iranian agriculturalists and South Asian hunter-gathers. Combined with the traditional knowledge of cooking styles and methods still practiced in present day villages of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Sindh and Baloch, it is possible that our basic diet bear more similarities to present day consumption than differences as these area matter of innate taste.
One of the main draws of this exhibition is tasting the food of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization -- recreated by National Award-winning Chef Saby .] Saby, who has a cult following in the culinary world, is the President - Young Chefs’ Forum of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations .
One Station Million Storiesis a Delhi-based dynamic team that specializes in the craft of storytelling through extensive technical research.
This event organized by National Museum, OSMS and Fabrica by Chef Saby is truly a Made in India event with an international appeal.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurates ‘Swasth Sabal Bharat’ Conclave
Emphasizes on ‘Jan Bhagidari’ to popularise organ donation
“The issue of organ donation is inextricably linked to our tradition of common prosperity”
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually inaugurated the ‘Swasth Sabal Bharat’ Conclave in the presence of Shri Ganga Prasad, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, here today. The purpose of the conclave was to discuss the present situation of body-organ-eye donation in India and find solutions to the challenges ahead in future.
In his address to the audience of the Conclave, the Union Health Minister started off by appreciating the noble cause behind the meet. He stated that “it is in our cultural tradition that we think of not only our own benefit but also that of others, and the issue of organ donation is intricately linked to such a vision”.
The Union Minister emphasized on “Jan Bhagidari” or people’s movement to encourage people to come forward to donate their organs for humanity. “It is not possible for the government or NGOs alone to convince people for organ donation. It has to be people’s movement for the campaign to be successful”, he stated.
Dr Mandaviya motivated everyone to work towards a national people driven movement on body-organ-eye donation. “The Ministry is whole-heartedly committed to supporting the goal of organ donation all its endeavour”, he stated.
Shri Alok Kumar, Patron, Dadhichi Deh Dan Samiti , Shri Harsh Malhotra, President, DDDS, Shri Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder Director, CVOTER Foundation on Organ/Body Donations in India, Dr Sahajananda, President, Indian Medical Association and Dr Rajneesh Sahai, National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization were present in the meeting.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Greetings on the Eve of Ganesh Chaturthi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi has said: -
“On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.
This festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ganesha – the epitome of knowledge, wisdom and prosperity, is a festival of enthusiasm, joy and happiness. This festival gives the message of working together and also inspires us to remain humble in life and promote harmony and brotherhood in the society.
May Lord Shri Ganesha help us overcome obstacles so that we can contribute immensely in building a developed nation.”
Please click here to see the President's message -
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Restricting FDI Inflows From China in The Strategic Sector
The financial year wise details of Foreign Direct Investment  Equity inflow reported from China in various sectors for the last three financial years is as below:
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Sector
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2018-19
Apr-Mar
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2019-20
Apr-Mar
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2020-21
Apr-Mar
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FDI Equity inflows
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Amount in US$
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1
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SERVICES SECTOR
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24,653,869.35
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14,212,553.23
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3,983,728.45
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42,850,151.03
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2
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Others
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204,351,853.63
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149,563,897.59
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56,665,107.73
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410,580,858.95
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Grand Total
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229,005,722.98
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163,776,450.82
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60,648,836.18
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453,431,009.98
In order to curb opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government, vide Press Note 3  dated 17.04.2020 read with Foreign Exchange Management  Amendment Rules, 2020 dated 22.04.2020, amended the FDI policy according to which an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route. Further, in the event of the transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India, directly or indirectly, resulting in the beneficial ownership falling within the restriction/purview of the said policy amendment, such subsequent change in beneficial ownership will also require Government approval.
As per the Standard Operating Procedure  for processing FDI Proposals dated 9.11.2020, applications arising out of Press Note 3  dated 17.04.2020 read with Foreign Exchange Management  Amendment Rules, 2020 dated 22.04.2020, require security clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri SomParkash, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Constable -Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2022
The Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Constable -Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2022 in computer based mode. In the Southern Region, 7247 candidates have been admitted for the examination which will be held in 20 venues at 19 Centres/Cities of Tamilnadu’s Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Nellore, Chirala and Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar of Telangana.
The examination will be held for 1 day on 21.10.2022 in 3 Shifts – from 09:00 to 10:30am, from 01:00 to 02:30 pm and from 05:00 to 06:30 pm.
Candidates can download the e-admission certificates from the Staff Selection Commission website from 4 days before their actual date of examination. The information is also sent to the candidates through SMS and e-mail.
Candidates must carry their e-admission certificate and original valid identity proof. For further queries/clarifications, they may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
This has been stated in a press release issued by Shri K. Nagaraja, Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission 
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Y20 Summit under G20 hosted by Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India from 17th to 20th August, 2023, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Under the framework of G20 Presidency of India, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India is organizing Youth 20 Summit-2023 from 17th – 20th August, 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. More than 100 delegates are expected to attend the meeting, where around 150 delegates from G20 countries, Guest countries and International Organizations would be discussing on the following five identified themes of Y20:
1. Future of Work: Industry 4.0, Innovation and 21st Century Skills
2. Peacebuilding and Reconciliation: Ushering in an Era of No War
3. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life
4. Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance
5. Health, Wellbeing and Sports: Agenda for Youth
The Y20 Summit is the culmination of Inception Meeting at Guwahati, 14 Youth-20 Consultations conducted at prominent educational institutions, Pre Summit at Leh, Ladakh, Brainstorming sessions, Y20 Chaupals and various Jan Bhagidari events conducted across the country in the run-up to the main Y20 Summit. The Y20 Summit will bring together youth experts, decision makers and youth representatives from G20 countries to negotiate, finalize and signing the Y20 Communiqué created from the conclusions of the discussions conducted during past few months. This Y20 Communiqué will showcase the substance of India’s common vision covering the five identified themes and will make sure that the voices of young people are heard by those who make the highest-level policy decisions.
The Y20 Summit will be graced by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Shri Nisith Pramanik, Hon’ble Union Minister of State  for Youth Affairs & Sports.
This Summit will provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other stakeholders and contribute to the development of young people and discuss the Youth agenda on a global platform.
Youth20 is one of the official Engagement Groups of the G20. The Youth20  Engagement Group has organised discussions and consultations pan-India, to consult the youth of the nation on ideas for a better tomorrow and draft an agenda for action. Y20 has proved to be a platform for youth to express their perspectives and ideas on G20 priorities.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Establishment of Biofuel Stations
The Government has notified the National Policy on Biofuels-2018 on 4th June 2018. This policy has laid out indicative targets of achieving 20% blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of biodiesel in diesel in the whole country by 2030.
The procurement of ethanol under the ethanol blended petrol  programme has increased from 38 crore litres to during ethanol supply year  2013-14 to almost five times to 188.6 crore litres during ESY 2018-19.
The important measures taken to increase the production of ethanol for blending include:
 Encouraging production of ethanol from sugarcane juice and sugar/ sugar syrup.
 Fixing remunerative ex-mill price of ethanol from various feed stocks.
 Extending interest subvention to distilleries.
 Amendment to Industries  Act, 1951, for free movement of denatured ethanol for Ethanol Blended Petrol  Programme.
 Reduction in Goods & Service Tax on ethanol meant for EBP Programme from 18% to 5%.
 Extension of EBP Programme to whole of India except island UTs of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep with effect from 01.04.2019.
 Enhancing ethanol storage at Oil Marketing Companies locations.
 Formulating an “Ethanol Procurement Policy on a long-term basis under Ethanol Blended Petrol  Programme”.
In the Ethanol Supply Year  2019-20  the Oil Marketing Companies have released Letter of Intents for procurement of 205.92 crore litre 1st Generation ethanol till 07.09.2020.
Government, to further augment ethanol supplies, allowed procurement of second generation ethanol produced from other non-food feedstock like cellulosic and lingo-cellulosic materials including petrochemical route. Accordingly, Oil PSUs have planned to establish twelve 2G Ethanol Bio-refineries in 11 States of the country.
Fuels blended with biofuels are marketed by Public Sector Oil Companies from all existing retail outlets across the country  based on their availability.
Further, to promote the sale of biofuels from new retail outlets, revised guidelines were released by the Government on 08.11.2019.
In these guidelines, the authorized entities in addition to conventional fuels, are required to install facilities for marketing at least one new generation alternate fuels like Compressed Natural Gas , biofuels, Liquefied Natural Gas , electric vehicle charging points etc. at their proposed retail outlets  within three years of operationalization of the said outlet subject to the entity complying with various other statutory guidelines.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in the Lok Sabha today in a written reply.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves the acquisition of stake by Axis Bank Limited, Axis Capital Limited and Axis Securities Limited in Max Life Insurance Company Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves the acquisition of stake by Axis Bank Limited, Axis Capital Limited and Axis Securities Limited in Max Life Insurance Company Limited.
Axis Bank Limited provides services in retail banking, which includes retail lending and retail deposits, wholesale banking, payment solutions, wealth management, forex and remittance products, distribution of mutual fund schemes and distribution of insurance policies.
Axis Capital Limited is engaged in the business of providing focused and customized solutions in the areas of investment banking and institutional equities.
Axis Securities Limited is engaged in the business of broking, distribution of financial products and advisory services.
Max Life Insurance Company Limited is Life Insurance company registered with Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India . It is engaged in the business of providing life insurance and annuity products and investment plans in India.
The proposed combination approved by CCI relates to increase of shareholding in Max Life Insurance Company Limited  to approximately 9.9% by Axis Bank Limited and acquisition of 2% and 1% shareholding in the Target by Axis Capital Limited and Axis Securities Limited respectively.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Defence
PORT VISIT OF INS SUMEDHA AT ALGIERS
INS Sumedha, presently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, entered Algiers, Algeria on 26 Mar 23 for an operational turn around. The ship was received at Port Algiers by officers of the Algerian Navy and officials from Embassy of India, Algiers.
The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two navies. It also demonstrates the Indian Navy's outreach to friendly maritime nations.
During the visit, the two navies will share best practices and experiences through cross deck visits, professional interactions, sports fixtures and cultural visits.
Indigenously built, INS Sumedha is a stealth offshore patrol vessel constructed at Goa Shipyard Ltd and is fitted with a state-of-the-art weapon and sensor package. She is routinely deployed for fleet support operations such as anti-piracy patrol, SAR, HADR, surveillance and escort missions. She can carry an Advanced Light Combat Helicopter onboard.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 203.49 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.81 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,03,49,85,225
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,81,83,220
More than 203.49 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 2.81 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses $are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot holds meeting with Australian Delegation for cooperation in Disability Sector
A five member Australian Delegation headed by Mr Duncan Maskell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne met the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot in New Delhi today to discuss the issues relating to implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two countries in November last year for cooperation in disability sector. The discussions centred around undertaking various activities under the MoU such as co-curriculum designing of the Community Based Inclusive Development programme, leadership training and research in disability sector. Melbourne University has been identified as an agency for undertaking certain specific activities under the ambit of the MoU.
The Minister expressed his desire to understand the experience of Australian side for empowerment of persons with disabilities especially in the area of early intervention, community participation etc. The Australian side appreciated the efforts of Government of India in the disability sector and were hopeful that the activities under the MoU will provide scope for learning for both the sides.
Ms Shakuntala Gamlin, Secretary, DEPwD and Dr Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary, DEPwD were also present during the discussions with Australian side. Representatives from Australian side included Prof. Shitij Kapur, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne, Prof Craig Jeffrey, Director and CEO, Australia India Institute, Prof Muthupandian Ashok kumar, Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr Timothy Kendall, Counsellor, Australian High Commission, Delhi and Mr. Nathan Grills, Assoc. Prof, Nossal Institute for Global Health, Melbourne.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Bhai Dooj
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
The Prime Minister said, "भाई दूज के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।"
Ministry of Science & Technology
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association  by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Association  by India for establishment of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation  Technology Transfer Facility  was signed by the BIMSTEC member countries at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held at Colombo, Sri Lanka on 30th March, 2022.
The main objectives of the BIMSTEC TTF are to coordinate, facilitate and strengthen cooperation in technology transfer among the BIMSTEC Member States by promoting the transfer of technologies, sharing of experiences and capacity building.
The TTF shall facilitate transfer of technologies among the BIMSTEC Member States, amongst other things, in the following priority areas Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Information and Communication Technology, Space technology applications, Agricultural technology, Food processing technology, Pharmaceutical technology automation, New and renewable energy technology automation, New and Renewable energy technology, Oceanography, Nuclear Technology Applications, E-waste and solid waste management technology, Health Technologies, Technologies pertinent to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation.
The TTF shall have a Governing Board and the overall control of activities of the TTF shall be vested in the Governing Board. The Governing Board shall consist of one nominee from each Member State.
The expected outcomes of the BIMSTEC TTF are:
- Databank of technologies available in BIMSTEC Countries,
- Repository of information on good practices in the areas of technology transfer management, standards, accreditation, metrology, testing and calibration facilities,
- Capacity building, sharing of experiences and good practices in development, and
- Transfer and use of technologies among BIMSTEC countries.